“Lost Attractions” is a recurring feature on Uncle Walt’s Insider, where we shine the spotlight on planned attractions that were never built. Rumors are flying once again about pavilions being added to EPCOT Centre’s World Showcase, the “permanent world’s fair.” No specific plans have been announced, but as our reader poll below shows, front-runners for…
We show you the best time to go. If you’re planning ahead, that is. UNCLE WALT’S H.Q., SVALBARD — While Uncle Walt’s Insider has been your go-to source for super-reliable theme park news for over 80 years*, we’ve only recently become aware that some folks actually like to plan vacations in advance? Some of you…
“Ask Uncle Walt” is a regular feature of Uncle Walt’s Insider: you ask, Uncle Walt answers! Today’s question: “Hey Walt, what’s up with these feral cats?” Submitted by Waldo E., Fort Wayne, IN. Hi Waldo, Thanks for asking. The feral cat question is probably the second most asked question at Guest Relations! (Questions about churro…
We tackle the myths, legends, and tall tales that have sprung up about Disney parks. UNCLE WALT’S H.Q., SVALBARD — Disney Parks and Resorts and Spas are, without question, the most popular parks, resorts and spas ever created by a rodent. With so many people attending every year, it’s only natural that some rumors and…
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Troubling treatment of first-year performers. WALT DISNEY WORLD, FL — Emil Horton*, 28, has been singing with the Dapper Dans at the Magic Kingdom for almost eleven months. While Horton describes his role as “loads of fun” and “the job of a lifetime,” he tells Uncle Walt’s Insider that rookie “Dans” can be subjected to…